YATO 260mm Professional Locking Pliers (Vise-Grips) – Hardened Jaws, Adjustable

The YATO 260mm Professional Locking Pliers are an indispensable heavy-duty tool for workshops, garages, and construction sites. Designed to function as an extra hand, these robust locking pliers (commonly known as vise-grips) provide a powerful, adjustable, and locked grip on virtually any object. Featuring hardened jaws and a secure locking mechanism, they excel in clamping, twisting, holding, and prying applications where standard pliers fall short. Their substantial 260mm size delivers maximum leverage for the toughest tasks.

Professional Features & Robust Construction

• Heavy-Duty Locking Mechanism: Features a precision adjustable spindle and a reliable over-center locking system that allows you to set and maintain a powerful, consistent grip with minimal hand pressure.
• Hardened & Serrated Jaws: The jaws are made from hardened steel and feature aggressive serrations to bite firmly into metal, wood, or plastic profiles, preventing slippage and damage to the workpiece.
• Versatile Profile Jaw Design: The curved, tapered jaw profile is engineered to grip a wide variety of shapes – round, square, flat, or hexagonal – making them exceptionally versatile.
• High-Leverage 260mm Length: The long handles provide significant mechanical advantage, allowing you to apply and lock in substantial clamping force with ease.
• Quick-Release Lever: Integrated release lever allows for instant disengagement of the locking mechanism with one hand, facilitating efficient workflow.
• Durable Forged Steel Body: Built from high-grade forged steel for exceptional strength and durability to withstand high torque, prying forces, and industrial use.

User Benefits & Multifunctional Use

• Acts as a Third Hand: Once locked, they hold components firmly in place, freeing up both your hands for welding, soldering, gluing, or assembly.
• Powerful Clamping Tool: Serves as an adjustable, heavy-duty clamp for woodworking, metal fabrication, and temporary fixturing.
• Emergency Wrench or Pliers: Can lock onto stripped bolt heads, rusted nuts, or irregular shapes where standard wrenches or pliers fail to grip.
• Prying & Persuading Tool: The strong, locked jaws can be used for careful prying, straightening bent metal, or separating components.
• Time and Effort Saver: Solves countless challenging gripping and holding problems quickly, increasing efficiency in repair and fabrication work.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: YATO (Professional Series)
• Model Code: YT-51312
• Type: Locking Pliers / Adjustable Wrench Pliers
• Total Length: 260 mm
• Jaw Type: Curved Profile, Serrated
• Jaw Material: Hardened Steel
• Mechanism: Adjustable Spindle with Over-Center Lock
• Release: Quick-Release Lever

Ideal Applications & Users

• Automotive & Mechanic Work: Holding brake lines, removing stubborn bolts, clamping parts for repair, or bending metal brackets.
• Welding & Metal Fabrication: An essential tool for clamping metal pieces together in perfect alignment before welding.
• Carpentry & Woodworking: Used as a temporary clamp for gluing, holding workpieces on a bench, or pulling out nails.
• Plumbing & Pipefitting: Gripping and holding pipes securely for threading, cutting, or soldering.
• General Home & DIY Repairs: The ultimate problem-solver for any project involving stuck fasteners, needing a temporary clamp, or requiring a strong, locked grip.

Operation & Safety Instructions

• To use: Adjust the spindle to slightly wider than the object, place jaws, squeeze handles, and engage the lock until secure.
• Always wear safety glasses, as high clamping force can cause small metal fragments to break off.
• Do not use as a permanent clamp or leave under tension for extended periods on critical assemblies.
• Avoid using on finished or soft surfaces without protection (e.g., a piece of wood or cloth) to prevent jaw serrations from marring the material.
• Periodically lubricate the pivot point and adjustment spindle with a drop of light oil to ensure smooth operation and prevent rust.
• Store in a dry place to prevent corrosion. A light coating of oil on the metal surfaces is recommended for long-term storage.